Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical engineers can work on components and equipment for many industries including healthcare, power, transport and water.

Job responsibilities vary greatly according to the size and type of employer. However, duties typically include:

assessing project requirements

measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines

agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers

maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient

using computer-aided design/modelling software

liaising with suppliers

undertaking relevant research

producing and implementing designs and test procedures

presenting designs to managers and clients

testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products

writing reports and documentation

providing technical advice

analysing and interpreting data.

Typical employers of mechanical engineers

Engineering, transport, manufacturing, construction and process companies

Research and development organisations

Consultancies

Utilities companies

The Civil Service

The armed forces

Government agencies

Job Specification

Effective technical skills

The ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamworking skills.